TEMPERATURES are set to soar on Friday as the UK’s heatwave returns in full force, but balmy conditions will bring the threat of violent downpours across northern regions of the UK.

Britons will enjoy perfect summer conditions as we head into the weekend in southern and central regions of the UK, but heavy rain and thundery downpours in the north threaten to interrupt Friday night celebrations.

Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern commented on the conditions, stating: “Friday gets off to a warm start up and down the country following a muggy night, and it will be another hot one in the south east.

“Brighter skies for the east of Scotland, eastern parts of Northern Ireland, north-east England and across central and south-east England, with plenty of sunny skies.”

The weather expert noted the strongest sunshine will be enjoyed in the south-east of England, where temperatures will skyrocket into the high 20s and even low 30s.

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Aidan McGivern

Balmy conditions will also be enjoyed in northern regions, with thermometers rising to 25 degrees in parts.

However, Mr McGivern warned the soaring temperatures in the north will bring the risk of strong downpours and thundery storms.

He said: “As the heats builds in the north, there is the risk in the late afternoon and evening of some intense downpours for north-east Scotland, into central and southern Scotland, as well as northern England.

“These will be slow moving, they will be hit and miss, but if you catch one it will be quite a heavy shower and thunderstorm.”

Temperatures will soar into the high 20s and even low 30s across southern regions of the UK (Image: GETTY/WXCHARTS)

Thermometers will rise to highs of 25 degrees in northern regions of the UK on Friday (Image: GETTY)

Drizzly rain will also push its way in to the western side of Scotland to begin the day, along with thicker cloud and soggy conditions in Cumbria.

Cloudier skies will be most prevalent along the western side of the British Isles, but overcast conditions will clear up throughout the day for many parts of the UK.

The meteorologist also reassured summer revellers the storms will clear throughout Friday night.

But he warned conditions will remain muggy and uncomfortable for sleeping, with temperatures remaining in the mid to high teens overnight.

Heavy downpours and thunderstorms will be seen across isolated northern regions on Friday evening (Image: WXCHARTS)

High pressure over the south of England will bring warm and bright weather over the weekend (Image: GETTY)

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The UK’s heatwave will be back in full force over the weekend, with an area of high pressure bringing dry and bright weather across the country.

Mr McGivern said: “A warm start to the weekend for most because of high pressure to the west of the UK ridging across the whole of the country, which will bring plenty of dry and bright weather, keeping weather fronts away.”

He noted the hottest weather will be felt in the south, whilst low pressure close to the north of Scotland will bring a mixture of sunny spells and showers across northern regions.

Raising hopes for perfect weekend conditions, Mr McGivern said: “For southern counties of England and Wales, there will be long spells of sunshine and another hot one on Saturday afternoon, with temperatures in the high 20s or up to 31 degrees.”